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Monthly Archives: October 2016

Local Pulse Show 160 (10/29/2016) with Joe DiBiase on WNBP

This week Joe hosted a panel forum on Amesbury’s upcoming Question 5 ballot question on the Community Preservation Act.

On the panel were:

In favor of Question 5 – City Councilor Bob Lavoie and Richard Ross, Chair of Invest in AmesburyOpposed to Question 5 – Mayor Ken Gray and City Councilor Joe McMilleon

Prior to the Question 5 Forum, Director of Veterans’ Services for Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, and Salisbury, Kevin Hunt came by the studio to tell us about all that’s happening in the area on Veterans’ Day, November 11.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase talks about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 160 originally aired on October 29, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

Local Pulse Show 157 (10/08/2016) with Joe DiBiase on WNBP

This week was the 3rd Anniversary of Local Pulse.

Joe’s guests were (scroll down to listen to the podcast):

Ghlee Woodworth & John Wile – “A Run Through History, Celebrating People’s Lives in the Newburyport Community” – We talked about the fun run/walk through Newburyport’s Oak Hill Cemetery and some of the people from Newburyport’s past that are buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Did you know that the first photograph in the U.S. was taken in Newburyport?

Holly Robinson, Local Author – Holly’s latest novel, Folly Cove is now available. We talked about the book, about the writing and publishing process, where you’ll be able to meet Holly and get a book signed and more. And, we had a lot of fun talking with Holly.

Ann Ormond, President, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce (Facebook) – The Chamber has recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, and is organizing the 35th Columbus Day Weekend Harvest Fest, Witches Night Out and more. We also talked about the role that the Chamber plays in the local business community.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase talks about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 157 originally aired on October 8, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

Local Pulse Show 156 (10/01/2016) with Joe DiBiase on WNBP

This week Joe’s guests were (scroll down to listen to the podcast):

Ed Cameron, Newburyport City Councilor at Large (Facebook) – We talked about the work of the City Council, Newburyport Waterfront, downtown garage, school funding, and more

Quentin Callewaert, Musician – We talked about how he started playing guitar, how Lyle Lovett encouraged him to sing, and an upcoming gig at the Larcom Theater (use promo code Quentin and get 10% off your tickets) in Beverly, where he’ll be opening for Edgar Winter. He also played for us a bit. Outstanding! (Check out Quentin’s YouTube channel.)

Erik Metzdorf & Jasmine Lewan, Metzy’s Cantina (Facebook)- We talked about the new Cantina at the Newburyport Train Station, the menu, and more.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase talks about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 156 originally aired on October 1, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

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Fireworks are on tonight! 9:15 PM
Fireworks Road Closures Saturday August 5th:
Merrimac St will be closed from Market St to State from 7 pm until 10pm or until the fireworks crowd has dispersed. Downtown lots fill fast and usually are full by 6 pm. If you arrive after this we recommend parking on the streets outside of the downtown, its free and only a short walk. The MBTA lot has ample parking and the downtown can be easily accessed from the rail trail.

***INN STREET GOES GREEK***
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6PM to 9PM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport
in conjunction with the Yankee Homecoming Inn St. Artisans Revival is turning Inn Street GREEK for the NIGHT!
Please join us for LIVE GREEK MUSIC with "Kefi Sounds" featuring Chuck & Ross!
Right next to our Greek Food Booth on the Inn Street Stage!
Come early and have a gyro, chicken souvlaki, loukanico, spanikopita or a meze plate!
All proceeds from the Food Booth to benefit the Burning of the Mortage of our Church!
Please share and hope you will join us for this first time event in downtown Newburyport!!!